Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 23.1K–37.2K
CNY 154K–248K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Bilingual Chinese-English school in Shanghai offering Grades 1 to 12, combining the Chinese National Curriculum with an inquiry-based EML curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- A partner school of Dulwich College International. See all 12 schools of Dulwich College International
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 6–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2017
- Memberships
- COIS
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1-5 | CNY 154,000≈ USD 23.1K |
| 6-9 | CNY 180,000≈ USD 27K |
| 10-12 | CNY 248,000≈ USD 37.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1-5 | CNY 154,000 (about USD 23.1K) |
| 6-9 | CNY 180,000 (about USD 27K) |
| 10-12 | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) |
Source: school website (shanghai.dehong.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School (this school) | CNY 154,000 (about USD 23.1K) | CNY 248,000 (about USD 37.2K) |
| The British International School Shanghai, Puxi | CNY 278,390 (about USD 41.7K) | CNY 388,970 (about USD 58.3K) |
| Shanghai American School | CNY 246,000 (about USD 36.9K) | CNY 311,000 (about USD 46.6K) |
| Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong | CNY 278,390 (about USD 41.7K) | CNY 388,970 (about USD 58.3K) |
| Yew Chung International School of Shanghai | CNY 166,900 (about USD 25K) | CNY 366,300 (about USD 54.9K) |
Source: school website (shanghai.dehong.cn) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
Per semester · Across grades
Elementary School → High School
| Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School · Per semester | |
|---|---|
| Elementary School | 77,000 |
| Middle School | 90,000 |
| High School | 124,000 |
| Grade | Per semester |
|---|---|
| Elementary School | CNY 77,000 |
| Middle School | CNY 90,000 |
| High School | CNY 124,000 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Learning capability test
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
- Service
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Basketball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Self-defence
Arts
- Music (ABRSM)
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- Aspire Academics
- Aspire Active
- ELEVATE Wellbeing
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Boarders can access tutors and teachers for extra support, including small-group study in core subjects and IELTS or TOEFL preparation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
A Chinese international school that follows the 9-year compulsory Chinese National Curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Boarding evenings follow a set routine: return, Aspire programme, dinner, supervised study, then lights-off times set by stage.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Offers weekly and flexi boarding, with afternoon Aspire academic and activity programmes and wellbeing activities.
- Weekly boarding
- Flexi boarding
- Aspire Academics
- Aspire Active
- ELEVATE Wellbeing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Food options
Boarders have dinner in a canteen on the first floor of the boarding building.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of the Education in Motion family of schools and a sister school of Dulwich College International.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Combines the Chinese National Curriculum with an inquiry-based EML curriculum and extended STEAM, SE21, service and sustainability programmes.
- Chinese National Curriculum
- EML curriculum
- STEAM
- SE21
- Service
- Sustainability
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Uses a positive education, coaching-based model that helps students reflect on mistakes and build on them.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The ELEVATE Wellbeing programme supports boarders' emotional and social development through shared community events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
All parents belong to Friends of Dehong, which runs committees, class representatives, social events and charity activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Aspire Academics offers targeted study in English, Chinese, maths and sciences, plus IELTS and TOEFL preparation.
- English
- Chinese
- Maths
- Sciences
- IELTS
- TOEFL
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Runs music, visual arts and performing arts, with student artwork shows, productions and festivals.
- Music
- Arts
- Students' Artworks
- ES Production
- Worldwise Festival of Music
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students plan service and sustainability projects linked to the UN Global Goals and local community needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student Council and head students lead the creation of behaviour agreements, supporting student-led activity.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
Teaching is split 50% Chinese and 50% English in a bilingual, bicultural programme.
- Chinese
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
High school admissions are ongoing, with campus tours and face-to-face meetings with the teaching team available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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